Woman dies after being run over by partner while helping with truck maneuver in Bahia
A 48-year-old woman was killed after being run over by her partner while assisting him in maneuvering a truck in rural Bahia, Brazil.
In a tragic incident in the rural area of Itororó, Bahia, a 48-year-old woman named Katia Kazuko Misukoshi lost her life after being run over by the truck driven by her partner, who is 57 years old. The accident occurred on Tuesday, October 24, when the woman was helping the driver with the vehicle's maneuvering. According to the Civil Police of Bahia, the victim slipped in the mud and fell under the truck's wheels during the operation, leading to the fatal accident.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident and have ordered a forensic examination of the scene, as well as the removal of the woman's body. The truck driver was questioned by police and subsequently released. The body of Misukoshi has been sent to the Technical Police Department in Itapetinga for a necropsy and will be prepared for burial afterward.
This incident raises concerns regarding safety during vehicle maneuvering tasks, especially in rural areas where such accidents can occur due to challenging conditions like muddy terrain. The community is left in shock as they reflect on the tragic loss of a life that underscores the importance of caution in hazardous situations involving vehicles.